How I Filter

A bunch of you keep asking – what app or filters am I using to edit my photos? Well ever since my blog became a business, I have honed in on a very specific strategy for my Instagram feed. There’s thought and usually a plan behind every post. I start with TODAY ON WWW: (which is always the outfit post I published that morning, these photos are pre-filtered) – and then continue my day with a selfie, ootd, shoe pic perhaps, random interior inspo I come across, more photos from my blog post, and things I am doing in real time. I want my followers to really feel like they’re getting a glimpse into my life as there with me as I’m working (or playing). Each photo however is carefully selected by most flattering angles, lighting, and the most candid I can get without actually being candid. After I select the photo, I filter it in usually the same way every time to keep consistency. Here’s my routine using a photo I snapped in C21’s office a few weeks ago. I start with this:

SNAPSEED (app)With your finger held on Tune Image (this will vary depending on the photo)
– Increase the brightness to about 40
– Increase the contrast to about 20
– Decrease the warmth about 10 or 20

save photo and open in

VSCO CAM (app, make sure you purchase all the filters, it’s worth it)– Add a photo and click the paintbrush on the center bottom
– I start with filter G1 for the green undertone
– save the photo and upload it again
– Next I layer on A7 (or A8, A10,
– I also really like F2, or HB2 if you want to mute the colors
– I find that these filters make the photo look more professional, and real
– Other filters I like on this app are: M6 and T1 (but never use those at full capacity)

In the end it’s up to your eye to choose the right filters for your feed- everyone has a different aesthetic, the most important thing is to keep it consistent!

thanks for sharing a photo tutorial danielle! you don’t usually do things like this, but i always find “learning” posts like these to be the most valuable 🙂 i never thought of layering filters either… what a great idea!
xo, coco | millennielle.com

can’t help but think this is some kind of response to the We Photoshopped What instagram account. However, this doesn’t quite address the issue of filter use/photoshopping OOTDs/selfies in the way I have been waiting for WeWoreWhat to do. If it has to be a mea culpa, so be it, but better to say something than nothing. Everyone appreciates honesty.

Interesting tips. Never thought to layer filters. I usually just enhance the photo using instagram edit options. I like to think my insta is consistent but its hard to post as often while working a full time job. I’d love for you to check out my account (@fortunetellerfashion) I love your instagram!

i think you forgot that app called spring.
jesus, this is such an embarrassing post considering everything that has happened. there are so many examples on your instagram (before you got exposed, now you seem to be a bit more careful) where you obviously photoshopped the hell out of selfies or the so called “candid” photos, not just the photos on the blog. and yes, i talk about photoshop, NOT just filters or the “best angle” (like the best angle can make you loose 20 pounds).

oh and btw: just because you delete every single comment (even the positive ones saying you’re great and should not feel the need to change anything about yourself) doesn’t mean that nobody sees them. or notices.
there is a simple saying to this: accept or change. but this is just ridiculous.

kh208

So it’s just some fancy filtering that makes you look much thinner than in real life? You’re well dressed, gorgeous, and take great pictures. Why do you need to pretend to be a different size than you really are?

Tae’lur Alexis

She’s selling what she wears so why does it matter what she looks like?

Lauren

I also use both of these apps & love them. Sometimes I will skip Snapseed and go right to VSCO Cam but either way they are both pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing!